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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 155.54 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 155.54 and 68.42 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 155.54 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/155.54 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 155.54 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 10,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,640.93/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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