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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 155.33 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 155.33 and 68.86 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 155.33 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/155.33 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 155.33 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 10,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,696.02/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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