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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 152.12 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 152.12 and 68.97 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 152.12 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/152.12 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 152.12 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 10,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491.63/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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