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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 167.47 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 167.47 and 111.48 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 167.47 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/167.47 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 167.47 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 18,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669.56/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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