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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 154.13 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 154.13 and 68.04 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 154.13 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/154.13 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 154.13 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 10,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,487.01/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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