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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 152.38 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 152.38 and 68.99 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 152.38 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/152.38 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 152.38 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 10,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,511.93/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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