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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.74 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.74 and 68.21 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.74 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.74 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.74 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 9,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531.67/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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