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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.95 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.95 and 104.52 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.95 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.95 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.95 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 16,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.37/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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