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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.14 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.14 and 100.53 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.14 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.14 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.14 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 16,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902.61/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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