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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 154.44 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 154.44 and 82.90 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 154.44 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/154.44 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 154.44 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 12,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.08/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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