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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.37, 155.07 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.37, 155.07 and 65.72 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.37 : 155.07 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.37/155.07 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.37x = 155.07 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.37x = 10,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191.59/112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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