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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 166.80 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 166.80 and 102.40 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 166.80 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/166.80 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 166.80 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 17,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080.32/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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