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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.97 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.97 and 107.22 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.97 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.97 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.97 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 16,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722.73/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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