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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 152.16 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 152.16 and 68.87 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 152.16 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/152.16 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 152.16 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 10,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.26/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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