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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 167.38 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 167.38 and 108.80 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 167.38 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/167.38 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 167.38 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 18,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210.94/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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