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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.34, 101.87 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.34, 101.87 and 67.26 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.34 : 101.87 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.34/101.87 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.34x = 101.87 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.34x = 6,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851.78/68.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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