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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.34 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.34 and 68.95 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.34 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.34 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.34 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 9,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676.44/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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