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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 154.62 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 154.62 and 105.69 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 154.62 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/154.62 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 154.62 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 16,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.79/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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