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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 139.85 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 139.85 and 68.62 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 139.85 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/139.85 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 139.85 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 9,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596.51/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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