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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 152.74 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 152.74 and 68.72 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 152.74 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/152.74 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 152.74 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 10,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496.50/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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