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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.08, 154.51 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.08, 154.51 and 68.34 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.08 : 154.51 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.08/154.51 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.08x = 154.51 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.08x = 10,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559.62/112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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