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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 155.35 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 155.35 and 87.82 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 155.35 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/155.35 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 155.35 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 13,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.84/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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