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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.94 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.94 and 70.86 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.94 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.94 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.94 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 11,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.23/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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