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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.39 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.39 and 107.46 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.39 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.39 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.39 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 18,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095.19/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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