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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 167.86 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 167.86 and 112.44 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 167.86 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/167.86 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 167.86 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 18,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874.18/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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