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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 168.35 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 168.35 and 109.88 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 168.35 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/168.35 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 168.35 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 18,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498.94/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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