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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.54 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.54 and 96.40 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.54 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.54 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.54 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 14,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896.40/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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