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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 139.64 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 139.64 and 68.43 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 139.64 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/139.64 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 139.64 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 9,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.57/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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