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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.70 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.70 and 76.03 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.70 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.70 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.70 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 11,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.87/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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