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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.40 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.40 and 68.96 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.40 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.40 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.40 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 10,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,715.61/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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