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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 154.58 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 154.58 and 68.38 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 154.58 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/154.58 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 154.58 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 10,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569.71/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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