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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.23, 101.80 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.23, 101.80 and 67.54 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.23 : 101.80 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.23/101.80 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.23x = 101.80 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.23x = 6,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.57/68.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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