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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 155.22 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 155.22 and 79.70 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 155.22 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/155.22 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 155.22 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 12,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,371.03/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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