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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.45, 151.05 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.45, 151.05 and 68 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.45 : 151.05 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.45/151.05 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.45x = 151.05 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.45x = 10,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271.06/109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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