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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 167.88 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 167.88 and 60.67 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 167.88 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/167.88 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 167.88 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 10,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,185.28/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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