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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.69 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.69 and 63.04 is: 86.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.69 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.69 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.69 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 9,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815.25/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.99

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