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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.16 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.16 and 68.88 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.16 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.16 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.16 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 9,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.22/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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