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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 155.88 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 155.88 and 66.35 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 155.88 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/155.88 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 155.88 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 10,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.80/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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