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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.21 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.21 and 65.82 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.21 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.21 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.21 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 10,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,215.67/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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