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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.49, 168.67 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.49, 168.67 and 101.57 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.49 : 168.67 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.49/168.67 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.49x = 168.67 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.49x = 17,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.81/112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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