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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.98 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.98 and 102.33 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.98 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.98 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.98 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 17,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.21/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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