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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 169.01 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 169.01 and 76.68 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 169.01 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/169.01 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 169.01 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 12,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.84/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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