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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 154.74 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 154.74 and 108.25 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 154.74 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/154.74 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 154.74 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 16,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.83/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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