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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.27 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.27 and 100.41 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.27 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.27 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.27 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 16,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895.99/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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