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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.71 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.71 and 68.49 is: 94.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.71 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.71 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.71 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 9,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568.74/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.47

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