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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 155.30 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 155.30 and 95.22 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 155.30 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/155.30 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 155.30 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 14,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787.19/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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