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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.49 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.49 and 99.64 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.49 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.49 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.49 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 16,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787.50/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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