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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 154.24 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 154.24 and 68.70 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 154.24 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/154.24 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 154.24 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 10,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,596.29/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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