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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 155.31 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 155.31 and 96.38 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 155.31 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/155.31 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 155.31 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 14,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968.78/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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