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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 154.89 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 154.89 and 81.27 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 154.89 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/154.89 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 154.89 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 12,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587.91/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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