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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.96 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.96 and 68 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.96 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.96 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.96 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 9,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449.28/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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