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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 155.19 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 155.19 and 86.50 is: 119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 155.19 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/155.19 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 155.19 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 13,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.94/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.41

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