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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 139.28 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 139.28 and 68.32 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 139.28 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/139.28 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 139.28 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 9,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515.61/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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