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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.77 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.77 and 79.70 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.77 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.77 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.77 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 12,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413.89/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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