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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.80 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.80 and 68.58 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.80 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.80 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.80 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 9,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.48/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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