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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.72 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.72 and 96.85 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.72 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.72 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.72 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 14,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.63/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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