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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.67 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.67 and 81.77 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.67 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.67 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.67 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 12,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.14/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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