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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 168.33 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 168.33 and 105.98 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 168.33 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/168.33 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 168.33 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 17,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839.61/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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