Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168 and 105.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112, 168 and 105.92 is: 158.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112 : 168 = 105.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112/168 = 105.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112x = 168 × 105.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112x = 17,794.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,794.56/112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158.88
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