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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.70 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.70 and 66.90 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.70 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.70 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.70 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 11,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286.03/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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