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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.24, 167.98 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.24, 167.98 and 107.98 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.24 : 167.98 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.24/167.98 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.24x = 167.98 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.24x = 18,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138.48/112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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