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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 155.23 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 155.23 and 68.88 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 155.23 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/155.23 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 155.23 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 10,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692.24/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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