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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 155.56 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 155.56 and 102.75 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 155.56 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/155.56 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 155.56 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 15,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983.79/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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