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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.59 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.59 and 111.48 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.59 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.59 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.59 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 18,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,793.86/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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