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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.68 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.68 and 71.40 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.68 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.68 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.68 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 11,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115.55/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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