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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 155.73 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 155.73 and 106.80 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 155.73 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/155.73 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 155.73 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 16,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.96/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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