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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 167.71 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 167.71 and 79.33 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 167.71 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/167.71 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 167.71 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 13,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304.43/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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