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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 154.65 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 154.65 and 68.40 is: 94.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 154.65 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/154.65 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 154.65 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 10,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.06/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.39

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