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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 154.94 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 154.94 and 81.21 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 154.94 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/154.94 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 154.94 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 12,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582.27/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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