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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.86 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.86 and 66.32 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.86 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.86 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.86 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 10,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.64/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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