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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.67, 155.64 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.67, 155.64 and 85.25 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.67 : 155.64 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.67/155.64 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.67x = 155.64 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.67x = 13,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268.31/112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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