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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 155.04 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 155.04 and 94.14 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 155.04 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/155.04 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 155.04 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 14,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.47/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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