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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.73 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.73 and 68.55 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.73 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.73 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.73 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 9,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,578.15/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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