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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 155.73 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 155.73 and 91.12 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 155.73 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/155.73 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 155.73 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 14,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190.12/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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