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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 169.23 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 169.23 and 106.67 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 169.23 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/169.23 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 169.23 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 18,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.76/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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