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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.84, 154.12 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.84, 154.12 and 68.64 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.84 : 154.12 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.84/154.12 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.84x = 154.12 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.84x = 10,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.80/102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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