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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 139.57 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 139.57 and 68.34 is: 94.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 139.57 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/139.57 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 139.57 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 9,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.95/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.35

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