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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 102.96 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 102.96 and 67.40 is: 100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 102.96 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/102.96 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 102.96 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 6,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939.50/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.81

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