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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 154.36 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 154.36 and 68.21 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 154.36 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/154.36 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 154.36 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 10,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,528.90/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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