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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.66 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.66 and 81.09 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.66 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.66 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.66 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 12,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541.38/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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