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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.82 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.82 and 71.52 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.82 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.82 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.82 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 11,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.93/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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