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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.99, 154.80 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.99, 154.80 and 68.97 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.99 : 154.80 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.99/154.80 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.99x = 154.80 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.99x = 10,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676.00/102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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