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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.22 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.22 and 68.80 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.22 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.22 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.22 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 10,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679.14/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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