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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 155.59 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 155.59 and 71.26 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 155.59 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/155.59 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 155.59 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 11,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,086.99/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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