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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 155.90 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 155.90 and 66.34 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 155.90 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/155.90 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 155.90 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 10,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.41/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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