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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.45 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.45 and 96.59 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.45 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.45 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.45 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 14,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918.47/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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