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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 154.80 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 154.80 and 106.28 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 154.80 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/154.80 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 154.80 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 16,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451.37/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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