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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.87, 155.71 and 69.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.87, 155.71 and 69.22 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.87 : 155.71 = 69.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.87/155.71 = 69.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.87x = 155.71 × 69.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.87x = 10,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778.25/112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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