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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 168.19 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 168.19 and 102.41 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 168.19 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/168.19 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 168.19 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 17,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.34/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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