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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 168 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 168 and 88.04 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 168 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/168 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 168 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 14,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,790.72/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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