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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.36 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.36 and 104.44 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.36 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.36 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.36 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 17,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583.52/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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