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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.35 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.35 and 79.82 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.35 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.35 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.35 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 12,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.06/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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