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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 168.93 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 168.93 and 101.43 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 168.93 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/168.93 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 168.93 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 17,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134.57/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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