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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 155.49 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 155.49 and 63.55 is: 87.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 155.49 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/155.49 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 155.49 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 9,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881.39/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.69

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