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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.91 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.91 and 83.20 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.91 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.91 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.91 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 13,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970.11/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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