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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 167.95 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 167.95 and 39.86 is: 59.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 167.95 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/167.95 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 167.95 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 6,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693.65/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.74

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