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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.99 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.99 and 68.72 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.99 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.99 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.99 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 9,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620.65/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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