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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.64, 154.08 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.64, 154.08 and 68.02 is: 93.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.64 : 154.08 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.64/154.08 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.64x = 154.08 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.64x = 10,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480.52/111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.88

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