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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 154.17 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 154.17 and 68.06 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 154.17 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/154.17 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 154.17 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 10,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492.04/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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