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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.96 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.96 and 78.46 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.96 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.96 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.96 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 13,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256.60/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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