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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 155.55 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 155.55 and 73.41 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 155.55 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/155.55 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 155.55 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 11,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,418.00/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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