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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.57 and 62.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.57 and 62.90 is: 86.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.57 = 62.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.57 = 62.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.57 × 62.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 9,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722.45/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.81

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