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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 168.31 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 168.31 and 94.47 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 168.31 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/168.31 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 168.31 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 15,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,900.25/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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