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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 154.13 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 154.13 and 68.02 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 154.13 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/154.13 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 154.13 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 10,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482.81/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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