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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 155.18 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 155.18 and 68.80 is: 94.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 155.18 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/155.18 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 155.18 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 10,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676.17/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.92

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