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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 156 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 156 and 93.60 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 156 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/156 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 156 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 14,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.60/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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