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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 155.88 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 155.88 and 91.16 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 155.88 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/155.88 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 155.88 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 14,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210.02/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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