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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.68 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.68 and 91.12 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.68 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.68 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.68 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 14,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.56/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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