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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 154.61 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 154.61 and 65.40 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 154.61 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/154.61 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 154.61 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 10,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111.49/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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