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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.82, 168.90 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.82, 168.90 and 71.57 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.82 : 168.90 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.82/168.90 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.82x = 168.90 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.82x = 12,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.33/112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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