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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 154.89 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 154.89 and 68.65 is: 94.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 154.89 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/154.89 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 154.89 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 10,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633.59/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.69

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