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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 170.27 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 170.27 and 105.53 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 170.27 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/170.27 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 170.27 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 17,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967.74/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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