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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 155.28 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 155.28 and 97.06 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 155.28 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/155.28 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 155.28 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 15,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071.48/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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