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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.40 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.40 and 110.61 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.40 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.40 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.40 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 17,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.79/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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