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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.91 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.91 and 70.76 is: 97.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.91 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.91 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.91 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 10,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961.43/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.67

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