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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 155.52 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 155.52 and 81.72 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 155.52 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/155.52 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 155.52 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 12,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.09/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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