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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 154.39 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 154.39 and 68.22 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 154.39 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/154.39 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 154.39 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 10,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532.32/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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