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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 155.47 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 155.47 and 91.99 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 155.47 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/155.47 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 155.47 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 14,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301.69/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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