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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.43 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.43 and 111.51 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.43 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.43 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.43 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 18,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892.58/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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