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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 167.77 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 167.77 and 85.03 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 167.77 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/167.77 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 167.77 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 14,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,265.48/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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