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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 167.83 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 167.83 and 81.43 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 167.83 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/167.83 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 167.83 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 13,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.40/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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