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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168 and 111.36 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 18,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708.48/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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