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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.89, 155.78 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.89, 155.78 and 68.63 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.89 : 155.78 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.89/155.78 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.89x = 155.78 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.89x = 10,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,690.57/112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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