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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 155.12 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 155.12 and 68.76 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 155.12 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/155.12 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 155.12 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 10,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666.05/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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