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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.82 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.82 and 95.78 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.82 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.82 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.82 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 14,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828.66/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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