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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 155.84 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 155.84 and 85.31 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 155.84 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/155.84 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 155.84 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 13,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,293.50/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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