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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 101.51 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 101.51 and 64 is: 95.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 101.51 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/101.51 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 101.51 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 6,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496.64/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.34

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