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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.91 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.91 and 103.14 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.91 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.91 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.91 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 16,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080.56/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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