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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 168.64 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 168.64 and 103.04 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 168.64 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/168.64 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 168.64 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 17,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376.67/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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