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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 153.74 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 153.74 and 102.78 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 153.74 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/153.74 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 153.74 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 15,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.88/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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