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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.29 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.29 and 100.23 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.29 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.29 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.29 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 16,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.71/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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