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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.54 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.54 and 101.64 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.54 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.54 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.54 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 17,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,130.41/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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