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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.22 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.22 and 94.20 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.22 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.22 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.22 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 14,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.72/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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