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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.76 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.76 and 103.70 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.76 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.76 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.76 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 17,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499.05/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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