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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 153.98 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 153.98 and 68.53 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 153.98 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/153.98 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 153.98 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 10,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552.45/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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