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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 154.72 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 154.72 and 86.32 is: 119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 154.72 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/154.72 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 154.72 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 13,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355.43/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.16

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