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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 154.86 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 154.86 and 75.22 is: 103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 154.86 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/154.86 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 154.86 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 11,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,649.04/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.89

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