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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.72 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.72 and 63 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.72 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.72 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.72 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 9,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.36/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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