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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.83 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.83 and 61.17 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.83 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.83 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.83 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 9,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.55/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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