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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 154.61 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 154.61 and 105.72 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 154.61 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/154.61 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 154.61 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 16,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344.33/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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