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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 167.97 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 167.97 and 68.72 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 167.97 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/167.97 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 167.97 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 11,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543.06/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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