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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 169.92 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 169.92 and 110.16 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 169.92 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/169.92 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 169.92 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 18,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.39/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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