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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 167.64 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 167.64 and 106.32 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 167.64 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/167.64 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 167.64 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 17,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823.48/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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