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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 155.59 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 155.59 and 71.32 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 155.59 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/155.59 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 155.59 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 11,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.68/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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