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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 167.92 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 167.92 and 71.44 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 167.92 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/167.92 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 167.92 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 11,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,996.20/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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