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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.82, 168.89 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.82, 168.89 and 105.60 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.82 : 168.89 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.82/168.89 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.82x = 168.89 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.82x = 17,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834.26/112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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