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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.81, 168.89 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.81, 168.89 and 105.59 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.81 : 168.89 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.81/168.89 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.81x = 168.89 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.81x = 17,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832.99/112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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