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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 168.94 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 168.94 and 109.45 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 168.94 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/168.94 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 168.94 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 18,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490.48/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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