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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.81, 154.33 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.81, 154.33 and 68.17 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.81 : 154.33 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.81/154.33 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.81x = 154.33 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.81x = 10,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520.34/111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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