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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 102.14 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 102.14 and 67.56 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 102.14 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/102.14 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 102.14 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 6,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900.58/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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