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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 155.11 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 155.11 and 81.32 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 155.11 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/155.11 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 155.11 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 12,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613.55/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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