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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 168.51 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 168.51 and 104.85 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 168.51 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/168.51 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 168.51 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 17,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.27/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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