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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.15 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.15 and 68.98 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.15 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.15 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.15 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 11,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,598.15/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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