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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.49, 155.22 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.49, 155.22 and 68.84 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.49 : 155.22 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.49/155.22 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.49x = 155.22 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.49x = 10,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,685.34/112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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