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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.48 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.48 and 102.48 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.48 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.48 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.48 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 17,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265.83/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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