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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 168.28 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 168.28 and 101.76 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 168.28 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/168.28 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 168.28 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 17,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123.29/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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