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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.90 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.90 and 76.14 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.90 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.90 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.90 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 11,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,870.42/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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