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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.16 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.16 and 68.78 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.16 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.16 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.16 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 10,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671.90/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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