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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.16, 154.86 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.16, 154.86 and 68.55 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.16 : 154.86 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.16/154.86 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.16x = 154.86 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.16x = 10,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615.65/112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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