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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 152.09 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 152.09 and 68.78 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 152.09 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/152.09 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 152.09 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 10,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460.75/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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