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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 155.34 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 155.34 and 98.80 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 155.34 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/155.34 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 155.34 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 15,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347.59/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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