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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 155.66 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 155.66 and 110.16 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 155.66 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/155.66 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 155.66 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 17,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.95/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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