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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 167.36 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 167.36 and 108.68 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 167.36 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/167.36 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 167.36 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 18,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187.30/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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