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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 167.76 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 167.76 and 102.87 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 167.76 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/167.76 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 167.76 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 17,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257.47/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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