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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 155.65 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 155.65 and 68.52 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 155.65 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/155.65 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 155.65 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 10,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664.02/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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