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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.91 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.91 and 76.22 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.91 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.91 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.91 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 11,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883.11/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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