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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 167.94 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 167.94 and 68.97 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 167.94 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/167.94 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 167.94 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 11,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.82/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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