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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.13 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.13 and 97.86 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.13 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.13 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.13 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 15,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.02/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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