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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.90 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.90 and 75.65 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.90 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.90 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.90 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 11,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,793.84/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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