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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 153.35 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 153.35 and 68.06 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 153.35 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/153.35 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 153.35 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 10,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,437.00/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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