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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.90 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.90 and 65.63 is: 90.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.90 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.90 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.90 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 10,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166.13/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.59

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