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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 155.29 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 155.29 and 68.86 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 155.29 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/155.29 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 155.29 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 10,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693.66/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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