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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.89 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.89 and 85.25 is: 117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.89 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.89 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.89 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 13,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.12/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.69

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