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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.78 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.78 and 68.56 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.78 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.78 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.78 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 10,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,405.73/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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