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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.95, 154.44 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.95, 154.44 and 68.27 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.95 : 154.44 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.95/154.44 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.95x = 154.44 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.95x = 10,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,543.62/111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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