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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.50 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.50 and 111.84 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.50 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.50 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.50 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 17,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279.28/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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