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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.33 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.33 and 105.99 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.33 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.33 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.33 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 17,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.17/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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