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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 142.89 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 142.89 and 68.69 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 142.89 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/142.89 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 142.89 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 9,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.40/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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