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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.61 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.61 and 100.62 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.61 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.61 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.61 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 16,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.54/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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