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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 155.60 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 155.60 and 69.08 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 155.60 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/155.60 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 155.60 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 10,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748.85/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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