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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 168.99 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 168.99 and 76.69 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 168.99 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/168.99 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 168.99 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 12,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.84/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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