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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.85, 155.72 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.85, 155.72 and 66.21 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.85 : 155.72 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.85/155.72 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.85x = 155.72 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.85x = 10,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311.12/112.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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