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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 154.65 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 154.65 and 105.50 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 154.65 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/154.65 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 154.65 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 16,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315.58/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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