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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.92 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.92 and 68.62 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.92 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.92 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.92 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 9,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601.31/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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