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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 168.79 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 168.79 and 101.02 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 168.79 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/168.79 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 168.79 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 17,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.17/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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