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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 155.36 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 155.36 and 97.92 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 155.36 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/155.36 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 155.36 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 15,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212.85/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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