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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 168.44 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 168.44 and 73.92 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 168.44 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/168.44 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 168.44 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 12,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.08/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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