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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.90, 155.80 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.90, 155.80 and 66.27 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.90 : 155.80 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.90/155.80 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.90x = 155.80 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.90x = 10,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324.78/112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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