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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 155.57 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 155.57 and 71.33 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 155.57 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/155.57 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 155.57 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 11,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.21/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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