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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 154.88 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 154.88 and 81.16 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 154.88 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/154.88 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 154.88 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 12,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.06/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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