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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.69 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.69 and 85.33 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.69 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.69 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.69 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 13,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,284.60/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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