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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 139.99 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 139.99 and 68.76 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 139.99 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/139.99 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 139.99 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625.71/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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