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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.34 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.34 and 104.22 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.34 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.34 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.34 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 16,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189.53/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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