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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 167.94 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 167.94 and 55 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 167.94 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/167.94 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 167.94 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 9,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236.70/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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