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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 155.73 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 155.73 and 104.16 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 155.73 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/155.73 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 155.73 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 16,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.84/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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