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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.96 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.96 and 96.44 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.96 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.96 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.96 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 14,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944.34/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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