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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.46, 153.39 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.46, 153.39 and 68.13 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.46 : 153.39 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.46/153.39 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.46x = 153.39 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.46x = 10,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450.46/102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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