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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 168.90 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 168.90 and 99.18 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 168.90 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/168.90 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 168.90 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 16,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751.50/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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