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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 155.28 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 155.28 and 65.94 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 155.28 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/155.28 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 155.28 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 10,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.16/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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