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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.12 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.12 and 107.10 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.12 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.12 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.12 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 18,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005.65/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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