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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.46 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.46 and 81.68 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.46 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.46 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.46 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 12,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.97/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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