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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 156.27 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 156.27 and 106.57 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 156.27 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/156.27 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 156.27 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 16,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653.11/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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