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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 154.43 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 154.43 and 98.48 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 154.43 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/154.43 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 154.43 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 15,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.00/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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