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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 167.99 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 167.99 and 81.87 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 167.99 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/167.99 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 167.99 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 13,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752.93/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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