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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 154.86 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 154.86 and 81.15 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 154.86 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/154.86 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 154.86 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 12,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567.33/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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