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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.47 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.47 and 68.23 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.47 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.47 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.47 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 10,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.49/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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