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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 153.73 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 153.73 and 68.29 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 153.73 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/153.73 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 153.73 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 10,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498.24/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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