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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 155.20 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 155.20 and 91.82 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 155.20 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/155.20 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 155.20 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 14,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.46/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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