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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 154.36 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 154.36 and 103.60 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 154.36 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/154.36 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 154.36 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 15,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.70/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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