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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 168.25 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 168.25 and 102.03 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 168.25 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/168.25 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 168.25 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 17,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167.56/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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