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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.50, 141.48 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.50, 141.48 and 68 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.50 : 141.48 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.50/141.48 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.50x = 141.48 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.50x = 9,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620.64/102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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