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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 168.62 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 168.62 and 103.77 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 168.62 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/168.62 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 168.62 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 17,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497.18/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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