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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.78 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.78 and 65.48 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.78 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.78 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.78 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 10,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.99/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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