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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.55 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.55 and 73.38 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.55 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.55 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.55 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 11,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414.26/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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