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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 155.63 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 155.63 and 76.04 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 155.63 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/155.63 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 155.63 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 11,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833.52/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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