Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.56 and 66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112, 154.56 and 66 is: 91.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112 : 154.56 = 66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112/154.56 = 66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112x = 154.56 × 66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112x = 10,200.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,200.96/112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91.08
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