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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.82, 155.22 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.82, 155.22 and 96.35 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.82 : 155.22 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.82/155.22 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.82x = 155.22 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.82x = 14,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955.45/112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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