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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.61 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.61 and 63.64 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.61 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.61 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.61 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 9,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902.25/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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