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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 169.20 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 169.20 and 76.68 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 169.20 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/169.20 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 169.20 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 12,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974.26/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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