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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.06 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.06 and 112.01 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.06 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.06 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.06 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 34,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,953.84/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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