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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.82 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.82 and 68.49 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.82 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.82 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.82 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 10,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,603.28/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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