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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 155.68 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 155.68 and 69.13 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 155.68 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/155.68 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 155.68 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 10,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,762.16/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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