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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 170.12 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 170.12 and 105 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 170.12 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/170.12 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 170.12 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 17,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862.60/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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