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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 154.50 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 154.50 and 99.71 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 154.50 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/154.50 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 154.50 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 15,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405.58/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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