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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 154.50 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 154.50 and 68.29 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 154.50 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/154.50 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 154.50 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 10,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550.81/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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