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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 167.54 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 167.54 and 100.72 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 167.54 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/167.54 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 167.54 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 16,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874.63/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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