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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 155.07 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 155.07 and 68.69 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 155.07 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/155.07 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 155.07 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 10,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651.11/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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