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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 155.07 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 155.07 and 108.50 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 155.07 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/155.07 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 155.07 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 16,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824.32/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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