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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 155.56 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 155.56 and 79.94 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 155.56 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/155.56 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 155.56 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 12,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435.47/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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