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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 167.61 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 167.61 and 99.96 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 167.61 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/167.61 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 167.61 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 16,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754.30/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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