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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.76 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.76 and 77.86 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.76 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.76 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.76 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 12,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127.47/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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