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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 155.59 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 155.59 and 79.98 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 155.59 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/155.59 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 155.59 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 12,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.91/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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