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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.23 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.23 and 111.66 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.23 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.23 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.23 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 17,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221.32/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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