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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.15 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.15 and 107.34 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.15 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.15 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.15 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 18,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049.22/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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