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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 167.89 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 167.89 and 78 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 167.89 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/167.89 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 167.89 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 13,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.42/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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