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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.56 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.56 and 68.34 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.56 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.56 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.56 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 10,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562.63/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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