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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 155.51 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 155.51 and 95.28 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 155.51 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/155.51 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 155.51 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 14,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816.52/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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