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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.92, 102.65 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.92, 102.65 and 68.58 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.92 : 102.65 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.92/102.65 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.92x = 102.65 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.92x = 7,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039.74/68.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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