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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.20 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.20 and 101.28 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.20 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.20 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.20 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 17,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136.58/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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