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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 154.88 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 154.88 and 68.58 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 154.88 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/154.88 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 154.88 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 10,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621.58/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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