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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 155.04 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 155.04 and 110.72 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 155.04 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/155.04 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 155.04 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 17,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166.03/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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