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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 155.46 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 155.46 and 68.95 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 155.46 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/155.46 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 155.46 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 10,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718.97/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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