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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 152.13 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 152.13 and 112.60 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 152.13 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/152.13 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 152.13 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 17,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129.84/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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