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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 167.36 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 167.36 and 95.89 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 167.36 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/167.36 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 167.36 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 16,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.43/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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