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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 168.53 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 168.53 and 102.64 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 168.53 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/168.53 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 168.53 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 17,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297.92/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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