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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 153.94 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 153.94 and 111.08 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 153.94 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/153.94 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 153.94 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 17,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099.66/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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