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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 167.20 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 167.20 and 95.12 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 167.20 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/167.20 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 167.20 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 15,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.06/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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