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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.85 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.85 and 71.44 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.85 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.85 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.85 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 11,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.92/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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