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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 155 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 155 and 68.66 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 155 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/155 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 155 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 10,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641.53/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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