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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 155.15 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 155.15 and 92.61 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 155.15 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/155.15 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 155.15 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 14,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367.98/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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