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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 167.16 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 167.16 and 108.04 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 167.16 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/167.16 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 167.16 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 18,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059.97/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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