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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 155.25 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 155.25 and 68.28 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 155.25 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/155.25 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 155.25 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 10,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.89/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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