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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.58 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.58 and 101.18 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.58 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.58 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.58 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 17,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157.51/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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