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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 155.42 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 155.42 and 60.88 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 155.42 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/155.42 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 155.42 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 9,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461.34/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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