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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 154.08 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 154.08 and 108.44 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 154.08 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/154.08 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 154.08 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 16,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.94/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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