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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.14 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.14 and 68.77 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.14 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.14 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.14 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 10,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668.98/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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