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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 167.95 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 167.95 and 86.45 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 167.95 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/167.95 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 167.95 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 14,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.25/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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