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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 154.94 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 154.94 and 65.66 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 154.94 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/154.94 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 154.94 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 10,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173.14/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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