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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 155.04 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 155.04 and 65.73 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 155.04 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/155.04 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 155.04 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 10,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190.78/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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