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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.39 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.39 and 100.91 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.39 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.39 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.39 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 16,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,991.39/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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