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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.71 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.71 and 63.71 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.71 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.71 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.71 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 9,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920.55/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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