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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 167.72 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 167.72 and 107.26 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 167.72 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/167.72 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 167.72 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 17,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989.65/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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