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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.20, 154.83 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.20, 154.83 and 68.53 is: 94.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.20 : 154.83 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.20/154.83 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.20x = 154.83 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.20x = 10,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,610.50/112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.57

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