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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 168.52 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 168.52 and 102.48 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 168.52 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/168.52 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 168.52 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 17,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.93/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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