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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.72 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.72 and 90.28 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.72 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.72 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.72 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 13,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968.12/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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