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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 102.38 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 102.38 and 60.62 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 102.38 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/102.38 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 102.38 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 6,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205.46/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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