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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 155.44 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 155.44 and 71.22 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 155.44 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/155.44 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 155.44 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 11,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,070.08/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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