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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 167.83 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 167.83 and 106.72 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 167.83 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/167.83 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 167.83 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 17,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.82/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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