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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 167.64 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 167.64 and 111.21 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 167.64 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/167.64 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 167.64 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 18,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.83/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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