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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 154.95 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 154.95 and 68.62 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 154.95 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/154.95 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 154.95 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 10,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632.67/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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