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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 168.99 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 168.99 and 76.66 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 168.99 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/168.99 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 168.99 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 12,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.06/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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