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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.92, 103.44 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.92, 103.44 and 68.56 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.92 : 103.44 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.92/103.44 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.92x = 103.44 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.92x = 7,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.85/68.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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