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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.66 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.66 and 68.54 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.66 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.66 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.66 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 10,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668.74/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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