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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.60 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.60 and 68.65 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.60 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.60 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.60 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 10,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407.34/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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