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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 153.88 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 153.88 and 112.48 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 153.88 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/153.88 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 153.88 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 17,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308.42/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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