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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 154.92 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 154.92 and 73.52 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 154.92 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/154.92 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 154.92 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 11,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389.72/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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