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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 155.93 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 155.93 and 71.57 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 155.93 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/155.93 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 155.93 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 11,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,158.77/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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