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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.56 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.56 and 101.02 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.56 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.56 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.56 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 17,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027.51/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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