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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 155.36 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 155.36 and 68.90 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 155.36 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/155.36 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 155.36 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 10,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704.30/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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