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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 154.78 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 154.78 and 97.69 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 154.78 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/154.78 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 154.78 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 15,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120.46/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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