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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 155.94 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 155.94 and 109.72 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 155.94 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/155.94 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 155.94 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 17,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109.74/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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