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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 155.25 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 155.25 and 68.85 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 155.25 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/155.25 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 155.25 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 10,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688.19/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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