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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 152.20 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 152.20 and 68.86 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 152.20 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/152.20 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 152.20 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 10,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480.15/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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