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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 154.43 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 154.43 and 68.25 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 154.43 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/154.43 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 154.43 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 10,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.51/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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