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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 167.97 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 167.97 and 54.32 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 167.97 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/167.97 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 167.97 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 9,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124.44/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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