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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 155.91 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 155.91 and 81.91 is: 113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 155.91 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/155.91 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 155.91 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 12,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770.59/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.05

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