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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.76 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.76 and 61.20 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.76 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.76 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.76 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 10,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328.11/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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