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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 155.98 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 155.98 and 91.04 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 155.98 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/155.98 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 155.98 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 14,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199.96/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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