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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 139.89 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 139.89 and 68.22 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 139.89 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/139.89 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 139.89 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 9,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543.30/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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