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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 168.40 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 168.40 and 102.40 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 168.40 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/168.40 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 168.40 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 17,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.16/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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