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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 167.47 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 167.47 and 101.60 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 167.47 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/167.47 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 167.47 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 17,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.43/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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