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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 154.92 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 154.92 and 77.26 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 154.92 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/154.92 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 154.92 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 11,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969.12/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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