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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 154.73 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 154.73 and 65.50 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 154.73 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/154.73 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 154.73 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 10,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.82/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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