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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 154.44 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 154.44 and 82.09 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 154.44 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/154.44 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 154.44 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 12,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677.57/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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