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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.08 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.08 and 100.44 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.08 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.08 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.08 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 16,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.45/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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