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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 167.76 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 167.76 and 81.62 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 167.76 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/167.76 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 167.76 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 13,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,692.57/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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