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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 154.45 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 154.45 and 102.11 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 154.45 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/154.45 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 154.45 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 15,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769.67/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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