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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 151.68 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 151.68 and 68.40 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 151.68 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/151.68 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 151.68 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 10,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374.91/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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