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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 167.94 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 167.94 and 107.72 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 167.94 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/167.94 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 167.94 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 18,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.50/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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