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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 168.62 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 168.62 and 100.49 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 168.62 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/168.62 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 168.62 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 16,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.65/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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