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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 168.05 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 168.05 and 104.92 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 168.05 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/168.05 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 168.05 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 17,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631.81/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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