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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.14 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.14 and 98.96 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.14 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.14 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.14 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 15,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.65/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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