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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 101.40 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 101.40 and 63.04 is: 94.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 101.40 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/101.40 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 101.40 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 6,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392.26/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.00

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