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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.94 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.94 and 76.14 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.94 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.94 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.94 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 11,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,873.27/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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