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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 154.66 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 154.66 and 72.75 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 154.66 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/154.66 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 154.66 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 11,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,251.18/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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