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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.54 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.54 and 106.24 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.54 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.54 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.54 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 17,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,905.69/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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