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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.80 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.80 and 99.76 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.80 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.80 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.80 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 15,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442.85/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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