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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.11 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.11 and 105.68 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.11 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.11 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.11 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 16,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.02/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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