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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 155.13 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 155.13 and 68.74 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 155.13 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/155.13 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 155.13 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 10,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.64/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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