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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 155.80 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 155.80 and 76.02 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 155.80 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/155.80 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 155.80 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 11,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843.92/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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