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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 155.03 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 155.03 and 65.73 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 155.03 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/155.03 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 155.03 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 10,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190.70/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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