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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 154.43 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 154.43 and 112.52 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 154.43 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/154.43 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 154.43 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 17,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,375.13/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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