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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 155.72 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 155.72 and 69.12 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 155.72 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/155.72 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 155.72 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 10,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763.02/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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