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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.50 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.50 and 108.12 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.50 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.50 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.50 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 16,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.66/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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