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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.40, 154.92 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.40, 154.92 and 109.36 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.40 : 154.92 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.40/154.92 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.40x = 154.92 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.40x = 16,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.05/112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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