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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.53 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.53 and 109.74 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.53 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.53 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.53 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 18,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.91/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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