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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.55, 155.31 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.55, 155.31 and 68.88 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.55 : 155.31 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.55/155.31 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.55x = 155.31 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.55x = 10,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.75/112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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