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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 155.82 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 155.82 and 100.54 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 155.82 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/155.82 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 155.82 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 15,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666.14/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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