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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 103.52 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 103.52 and 68.07 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 103.52 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/103.52 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 103.52 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 7,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046.78/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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