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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.74, 154.16 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.74, 154.16 and 68.10 is: 93.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.74 : 154.16 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.74/154.16 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.74x = 154.16 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.74x = 10,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498.30/111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.95

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