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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.57 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.57 and 109.05 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.57 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.57 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.57 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 16,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964.36/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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