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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 154.77 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 154.77 and 95.85 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 154.77 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/154.77 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 154.77 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 14,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834.70/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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