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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.56 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.56 and 77.04 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.56 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.56 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.56 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 11,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.30/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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