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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 154.62 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 154.62 and 104.76 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 154.62 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/154.62 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 154.62 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 16,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197.99/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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