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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 140.06 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 140.06 and 68.80 is: 94.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 140.06 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/140.06 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 140.06 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 9,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636.13/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.92

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