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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.34 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.34 and 101.50 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.34 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.34 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.34 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 17,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086.51/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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