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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 154.97 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 154.97 and 81.27 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 154.97 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/154.97 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 154.97 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 12,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594.41/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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