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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.62 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.62 and 83.07 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.62 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.62 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.62 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 12,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844.28/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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