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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.82, 155.66 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.82, 155.66 and 66.17 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.82 : 155.66 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.82/155.66 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.82x = 155.66 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.82x = 10,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,300.08/112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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