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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 154.62 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 154.62 and 109.56 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 154.62 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/154.62 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 154.62 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 16,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.17/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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