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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 155.52 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 155.52 and 105.40 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 155.52 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/155.52 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 155.52 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 16,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.00/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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