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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 168.89 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 168.89 and 87.28 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 168.89 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/168.89 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 168.89 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 14,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739.86/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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