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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 155.07 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 155.07 and 68.71 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 155.07 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/155.07 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 155.07 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 10,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.74/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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