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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.69, 103.52 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.69, 103.52 and 68.08 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.69 : 103.52 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.69/103.52 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.69x = 103.52 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.69x = 7,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047.64/68.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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