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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 155.93 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 155.93 and 66.37 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 155.93 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/155.93 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 155.93 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 10,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349.07/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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