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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 154.72 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 154.72 and 68.53 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 154.72 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/154.72 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 154.72 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 10,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.40/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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