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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.12 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.12 and 97.88 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.12 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.12 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.12 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 15,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.15/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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