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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 167.70 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 167.70 and 88.04 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 167.70 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/167.70 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 167.70 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 14,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764.31/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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