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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 154.78 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 154.78 and 109.18 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 154.78 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/154.78 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 154.78 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 16,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,898.80/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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