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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.77 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.77 and 68.06 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.77 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.77 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.77 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 9,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512.75/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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