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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.76 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.76 and 83.13 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.76 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.76 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.76 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 12,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864.78/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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