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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 168.72 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 168.72 and 88.22 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 168.72 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/168.72 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 168.72 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 14,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884.48/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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