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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.26 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.26 and 110.19 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.26 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.26 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.26 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 18,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.31/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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