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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 154.68 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 154.68 and 82.96 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 154.68 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/154.68 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 154.68 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 12,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832.25/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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