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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.19 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.19 and 95.34 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.19 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.19 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.19 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 14,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795.81/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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