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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.61, 155.32 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.61, 155.32 and 68.91 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.61 : 155.32 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.61/155.32 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.61x = 155.32 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.61x = 10,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702.35/112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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