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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 155.63 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 155.63 and 108.31 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 155.63 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/155.63 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 155.63 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 16,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855.74/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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