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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.81, 155.96 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.81, 155.96 and 85.24 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.81 : 155.96 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.81/155.96 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.81x = 155.96 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.81x = 13,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.03/112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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