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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 155.65 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 155.65 and 81.80 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 155.65 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/155.65 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 155.65 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 12,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.17/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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