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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 154.87 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 154.87 and 106.93 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 154.87 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/154.87 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 154.87 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 16,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.25/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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