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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 102.51 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 102.51 and 60.69 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 102.51 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/102.51 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 102.51 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 6,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221.33/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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