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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 154.59 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 154.59 and 72.63 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 154.59 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/154.59 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 154.59 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 11,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227.87/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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