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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.36 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.36 and 81.45 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.36 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.36 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.36 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 12,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.66/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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