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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 170.11 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 170.11 and 112.36 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 170.11 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/170.11 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 170.11 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 19,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.56/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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