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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 154.72 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 154.72 and 109.69 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 154.72 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/154.72 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 154.72 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 16,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.24/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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