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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 155.12 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 155.12 and 90.72 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 155.12 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/155.12 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 155.12 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 14,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.49/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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