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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.68 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.68 and 103.22 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.68 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.68 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.68 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 15,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966.07/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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