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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 154.96 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 154.96 and 98.00 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 154.96 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/154.96 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 154.96 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 15,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.22/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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