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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 155.04 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 155.04 and 68.70 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 155.04 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/155.04 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 155.04 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 10,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651.57/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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