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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.72 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.72 and 82.08 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.72 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.72 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.72 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 13,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,848.54/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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