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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.87 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.87 and 101.78 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.87 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.87 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.87 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 17,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186.74/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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