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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.52 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.52 and 98.98 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.52 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.52 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.52 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 15,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393.37/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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