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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 167.84 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 167.84 and 81.02 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 167.84 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/167.84 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 167.84 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 13,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.40/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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