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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 167.93 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 167.93 and 73.63 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 167.93 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/167.93 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 167.93 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 12,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364.69/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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