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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.91 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.91 and 109.98 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.91 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.91 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.91 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 18,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.08/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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