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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.37 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.37 and 68.97 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.37 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.37 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.37 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 10,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,508.96/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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