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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 155.55 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 155.55 and 101.56 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 155.55 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/155.55 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 155.55 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 15,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797.66/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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