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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.94 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.94 and 81.82 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.94 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.94 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.94 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 12,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758.23/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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