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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 154.68 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 154.68 and 65.46 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 154.68 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/154.68 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 154.68 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 10,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125.35/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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