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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 151.68 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 151.68 and 68.51 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 151.68 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/151.68 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 151.68 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 10,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.84/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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