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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 155.19 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 155.19 and 101.96 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 155.19 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/155.19 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 155.19 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 15,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823.94/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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