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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 154.59 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 154.59 and 75.22 is: 103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 154.59 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/154.59 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 154.59 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 11,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627.59/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.77

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