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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.40 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.40 and 68.30 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.40 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.40 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.40 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 9,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521.02/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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