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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 167.88 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 167.88 and 84.97 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 167.88 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/167.88 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 167.88 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 14,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264.76/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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