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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.86 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.86 and 63.82 is: 88.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.86 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.86 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.86 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 9,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,947.02/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.08

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