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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.56 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.56 and 77.77 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.56 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.56 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.56 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 12,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.46/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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