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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 155.52 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 155.52 and 83.61 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 155.52 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/155.52 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 155.52 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 13,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003.03/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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