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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.49 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.49 and 73.31 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.49 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.49 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.49 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 11,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.92/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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