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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 168.70 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 168.70 and 88.17 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 168.70 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/168.70 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 168.70 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 14,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,874.24/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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