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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 155.52 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 155.52 and 69.03 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 155.52 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/155.52 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 155.52 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 10,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735.55/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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