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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.67 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.67 and 79.55 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.67 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.67 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.67 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 12,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383.64/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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