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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.74 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.74 and 69.18 is: 95.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.74 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.74 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.74 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 10,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774.09/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.48

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