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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 154.74 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 154.74 and 65.48 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 154.74 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/154.74 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 154.74 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 10,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131.60/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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