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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.44, 101.97 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.44, 101.97 and 67.50 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 101.97 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/101.97 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 101.97 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 6,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882.98/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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