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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.24, 154.48 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.24, 154.48 and 98.46 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.24 : 154.48 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.24/154.48 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.24x = 154.48 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.24x = 15,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210.10/112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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