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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 154.50 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 154.50 and 98.38 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 154.50 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/154.50 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 154.50 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 15,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199.71/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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