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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 155.15 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 155.15 and 68.16 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 155.15 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/155.15 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 155.15 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 10,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575.02/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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