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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 167.23 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 167.23 and 95.75 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 167.23 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/167.23 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 167.23 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 16,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.18/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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