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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.64 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.64 and 99.88 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.64 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.64 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.64 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 15,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545.32/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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