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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 155.30 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 155.30 and 68.90 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 155.30 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/155.30 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 155.30 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 10,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.17/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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