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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.31 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.31 and 111.97 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.31 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.31 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.31 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 18,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.64/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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