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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 169.23 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 169.23 and 102.61 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 169.23 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/169.23 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 169.23 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 17,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364.69/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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