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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 168.87 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 168.87 and 110.10 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 168.87 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/168.87 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 168.87 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 18,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592.59/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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