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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 167.97 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 167.97 and 108.14 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 167.97 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/167.97 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 167.97 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 18,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163.84/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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