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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 154.65 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 154.65 and 108.73 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 154.65 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/154.65 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 154.65 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 16,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.09/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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