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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.77 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.77 and 71.46 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.77 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.77 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.77 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 11,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131.73/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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