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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 101.52 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 101.52 and 67.47 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 101.52 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/101.52 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 101.52 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 6,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849.55/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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