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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 154.86 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 154.86 and 95.77 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 154.86 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/154.86 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 154.86 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 14,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830.17/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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