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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 155.08 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 155.08 and 110.77 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 155.08 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/155.08 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 155.08 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 17,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177.55/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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