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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 154.67 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 154.67 and 96.99 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 154.67 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/154.67 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 154.67 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 15,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001.44/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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