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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.29, 152.21 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.29, 152.21 and 68.85 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.29 : 152.21 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.29/152.21 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.29x = 152.21 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.29x = 10,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.66/110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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