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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 154.56 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 154.56 and 68.40 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 154.56 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/154.56 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 154.56 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 10,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571.90/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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