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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 168.96 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 168.96 and 101.18 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 168.96 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/168.96 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 168.96 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 17,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095.37/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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