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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 168.81 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 168.81 and 108.16 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 168.81 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/168.81 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 168.81 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 18,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258.49/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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