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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 153.56 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 153.56 and 104.68 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 153.56 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/153.56 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 153.56 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 16,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074.66/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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