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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.59 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.59 and 107.40 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.59 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.59 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.59 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 18,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106.03/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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