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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 168.71 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 168.71 and 112.72 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 168.71 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/168.71 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 168.71 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 19,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016.99/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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