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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 152.39 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 152.39 and 68.96 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 152.39 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/152.39 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 152.39 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 10,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,509.37/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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