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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 154.39 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 154.39 and 68.17 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 154.39 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/154.39 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 154.39 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 10,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524.77/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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