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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.09, 154.93 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.09, 154.93 and 98.88 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.09 : 154.93 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.09/154.93 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.09x = 154.93 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.09x = 15,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318.70/112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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