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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 169.33 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 169.33 and 105.58 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 169.33 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/169.33 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 169.33 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 17,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.86/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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