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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.62 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.62 and 68.58 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.62 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.62 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.62 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 10,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466.70/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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