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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 154.68 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 154.68 and 106.27 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 154.68 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/154.68 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 154.68 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 16,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437.06/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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