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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 167.98 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 167.98 and 60.62 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 167.98 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/167.98 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 167.98 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 10,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182.95/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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