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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.70 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.70 and 68.54 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.70 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.70 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.70 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 9,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.51/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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