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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.02, 154.17 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.02, 154.17 and 68.61 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.02 : 154.17 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.02/154.17 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.02x = 154.17 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.02x = 10,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.18/103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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