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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168 and 99.48 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 16,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712.64/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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