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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.40 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.40 and 108.06 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.40 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.40 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.40 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 16,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792.52/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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