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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.09, 154.74 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.09, 154.74 and 81.01 is: 111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.09 : 154.74 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.09/154.74 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.09x = 154.74 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.09x = 12,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.49/112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.83

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