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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.19 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.19 and 65.83 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.19 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.19 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.19 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 10,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216.16/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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