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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.90 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.90 and 79.45 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.90 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.90 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.90 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 13,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339.66/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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