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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.33, 103.21 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.33, 103.21 and 68.33 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.33 : 103.21 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.33/103.21 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.33x = 103.21 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.33x = 7,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052.43/68.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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