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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.49 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.49 and 99.60 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.49 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.49 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.49 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 16,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.60/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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