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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.98 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.98 and 110.04 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.98 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.98 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.98 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 18,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.99/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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