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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.49 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.49 and 100.13 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.49 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.49 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.49 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 16,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.44/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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