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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.58, 102.98 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.58, 102.98 and 66 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.58 : 102.98 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.58/102.98 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.58x = 102.98 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.58x = 6,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796.68/68.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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