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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 155.26 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 155.26 and 68.84 is: 95.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 155.26 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/155.26 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 155.26 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 10,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688.10/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.00

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