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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 168.22 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 168.22 and 99.02 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 168.22 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/168.22 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 168.22 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 16,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.03/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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