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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 152.06 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 152.06 and 68.73 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 152.06 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/152.06 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 152.06 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 10,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450.74/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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