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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.62 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.62 and 75.21 is: 103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.62 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.62 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.62 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 11,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,628.97/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.83

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