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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.35 and 108.14 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.35 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.35 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.35 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 18,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.99/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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