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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.79 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.79 and 76.14 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.79 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.79 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.79 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 11,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.85/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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