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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 168.39 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 168.39 and 102.60 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 168.39 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/168.39 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 168.39 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 17,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276.81/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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