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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.49, 168.84 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.49, 168.84 and 105.89 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.49 : 168.84 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.49/168.84 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.49x = 168.84 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.49x = 17,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.62/112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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