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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 155.46 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 155.46 and 97.59 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 155.46 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/155.46 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 155.46 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 15,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172.29/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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