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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.38 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.38 and 110.44 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.38 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.38 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.38 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 18,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595.89/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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