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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 154.78 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 154.78 and 103.62 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 154.78 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/154.78 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 154.78 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 16,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.53/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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