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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 168.57 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 168.57 and 103.02 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 168.57 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/168.57 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 168.57 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 17,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366.08/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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