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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.76 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.76 and 98.40 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.76 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.76 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.76 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 15,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326.78/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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