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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 169.08 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 169.08 and 100.05 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 169.08 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/169.08 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 169.08 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 16,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.45/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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