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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 154.96 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 154.96 and 110.24 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 154.96 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/154.96 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 154.96 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 17,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082.79/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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