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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 167.99 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 167.99 and 103.35 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 167.99 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/167.99 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 167.99 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 17,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361.25/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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