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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.83 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.83 and 66.29 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.83 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.83 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.83 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 10,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,329.84/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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