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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 167.95 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 167.95 and 105.04 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 167.95 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/167.95 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 167.95 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 17,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.47/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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