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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.73, 154.12 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.73, 154.12 and 68.07 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.73 : 154.12 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.73/154.12 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.73x = 154.12 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.73x = 10,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489.90/111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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