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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 155.36 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 155.36 and 68.34 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 155.36 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/155.36 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 155.36 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 10,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618.06/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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