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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 154.68 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 154.68 and 75.37 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 154.68 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/154.68 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 154.68 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 11,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,657.46/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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