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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 155.12 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 155.12 and 79.74 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 155.12 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/155.12 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 155.12 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 12,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368.87/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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