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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.38 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.38 and 100.56 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.38 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.38 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.38 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 16,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932.29/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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