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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.97, 155.86 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.97, 155.86 and 69.23 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.97 : 155.86 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.97/155.86 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.97x = 155.86 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.97x = 10,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790.40/112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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