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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.36 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.36 and 103.30 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.36 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.36 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.36 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 17,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391.59/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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