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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 155.25 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 155.25 and 97.11 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 155.25 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/155.25 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 155.25 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 15,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076.33/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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