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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 155.33 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 155.33 and 65.91 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 155.33 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/155.33 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 155.33 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 10,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,237.80/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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