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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 168.96 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 168.96 and 72.15 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 168.96 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/168.96 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 168.96 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 12,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190.46/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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