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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 155.07 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 155.07 and 65.77 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 155.07 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/155.07 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 155.07 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 10,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198.95/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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