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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 167.81 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 167.81 and 81.74 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 167.81 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/167.81 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 167.81 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 13,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716.80/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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