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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 155.43 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 155.43 and 91.14 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 155.43 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/155.43 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 155.43 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 14,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,165.89/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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