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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 168.66 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 168.66 and 106.47 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 168.66 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/168.66 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 168.66 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 17,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.23/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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