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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.90 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.90 and 111.68 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.90 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.90 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.90 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 18,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,862.75/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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