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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 167.91 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 167.91 and 96.22 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 167.91 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/167.91 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 167.91 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 16,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.15/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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