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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.22 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.22 and 105.96 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.22 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.22 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.22 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 17,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824.59/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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