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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 166.16 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 166.16 and 112.40 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 166.16 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/166.16 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 166.16 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 18,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676.38/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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