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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 167.97 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 167.97 and 81.63 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 167.97 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/167.97 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 167.97 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 13,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711.39/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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