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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.57 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.57 and 63.63 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.57 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.57 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.57 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 9,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.14/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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