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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.75, 155.52 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.75, 155.52 and 81.70 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.75 : 155.52 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.75/155.52 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.75x = 155.52 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.75x = 12,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,705.60/112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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