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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.17 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.17 and 98.28 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.17 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.17 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.17 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 15,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151.83/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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