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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 153.64 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 153.64 and 111.84 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 153.64 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/153.64 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 153.64 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 17,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.10/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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