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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.68 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.68 and 81.76 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.68 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.68 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.68 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 12,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728.40/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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