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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.70, 155.58 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.70, 155.58 and 66.08 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.70 : 155.58 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.70/155.58 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.70x = 155.58 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.70x = 10,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.73/112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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