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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.45 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.45 and 98.76 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.45 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.45 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.45 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 15,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.24/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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