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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 139.42 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 139.42 and 68.29 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 139.42 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/139.42 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 139.42 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 9,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521.51/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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