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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 155.59 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 155.59 and 94.28 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 155.59 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/155.59 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 155.59 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 14,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668.19/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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