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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 167.83 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 167.83 and 111.34 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 167.83 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/167.83 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 167.83 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 18,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.80/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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