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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.66 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.66 and 105.99 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.66 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.66 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.66 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 17,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876.27/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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