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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 154.52 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 154.52 and 68.31 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 154.52 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/154.52 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 154.52 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 10,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,555.26/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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