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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.65, 102.96 and 67.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.65, 102.96 and 67.01 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.65 : 102.96 = 67.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.65/102.96 = 67.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.65x = 102.96 × 67.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.65x = 6,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899.35/68.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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