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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 170.91 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 170.91 and 112.50 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 170.91 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/170.91 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 170.91 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 19,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227.38/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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