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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 155.24 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 155.24 and 68.86 is: 95.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 155.24 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/155.24 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 155.24 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 10,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,689.83/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.00

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