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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 167.74 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 167.74 and 95.12 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 167.74 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/167.74 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 167.74 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 15,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955.61/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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