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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 168.76 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 168.76 and 101.15 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 168.76 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/168.76 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 168.76 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 17,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069.23/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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