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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 151.62 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 151.62 and 68.70 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 151.62 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/151.62 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 151.62 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 10,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,416.29/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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