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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 139.65 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 139.65 and 68.44 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 139.65 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/139.65 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 139.65 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 9,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557.65/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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