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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.98 and 54.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.98 and 54.23 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.98 = 54.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.98 = 54.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.98 × 54.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 9,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109.21/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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