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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.68 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.68 and 99.12 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.68 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.68 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.68 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 16,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.56/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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