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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 155.28 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 155.28 and 106.24 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 155.28 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/155.28 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 155.28 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 16,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.95/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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