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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 154.70 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 154.70 and 77.27 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 154.70 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/154.70 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 154.70 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 11,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.38/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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