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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 155.02 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 155.02 and 81.28 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 155.02 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/155.02 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 155.02 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 12,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600.03/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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