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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.68 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.68 and 68.40 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.68 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.68 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.68 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 9,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554.11/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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