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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.72 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.72 and 72.97 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.72 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.72 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.72 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 11,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.68/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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