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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.19 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.19 and 81.67 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.19 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.19 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.19 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 13,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,736.08/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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