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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 154.76 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 154.76 and 72.84 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 154.76 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/154.76 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 154.76 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 11,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272.72/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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