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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 154.82 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 154.82 and 105.09 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 154.82 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/154.82 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 154.82 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 16,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269.51/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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