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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.83 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.83 and 63.81 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.83 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.83 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.83 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 9,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943.51/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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