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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 155.19 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 155.19 and 68.79 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 155.19 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/155.19 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 155.19 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 10,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675.52/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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