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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 155.52 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 155.52 and 99.10 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 155.52 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/155.52 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 155.52 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 15,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412.03/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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