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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 155.53 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 155.53 and 81.61 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 155.53 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/155.53 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 155.53 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 12,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.80/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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