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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 155.84 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 155.84 and 69.30 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 155.84 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/155.84 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 155.84 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 10,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799.71/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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