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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.10, 102.30 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.10, 102.30 and 66.30 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.10 : 102.30 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.10/102.30 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.10x = 102.30 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.10x = 6,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782.49/68.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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