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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.98 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.98 and 81.21 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.98 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.98 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.98 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 12,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585.93/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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