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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.54 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.54 and 68.61 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.54 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.54 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.54 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 10,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397.56/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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