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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 167.38 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 167.38 and 110.70 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 167.38 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/167.38 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 167.38 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 18,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.55/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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