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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 154.57 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 154.57 and 68.37 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 154.57 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/154.57 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 154.57 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 10,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.95/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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