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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 168.68 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 168.68 and 110.60 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 168.68 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/168.68 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 168.68 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 18,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656.28/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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