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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 154.62 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 154.62 and 68.43 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 154.62 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/154.62 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 154.62 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 10,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580.65/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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