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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.79 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.79 and 69.24 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.79 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.79 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.79 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 10,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,786.90/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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