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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 168.93 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 168.93 and 111.35 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 168.93 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/168.93 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 168.93 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 18,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,810.36/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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