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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 167.22 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 167.22 and 111.72 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 167.22 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/167.22 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 167.22 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 18,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.82/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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