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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.98, 103.23 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.98, 103.23 and 68.82 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.98 : 103.23 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.98/103.23 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.98x = 103.23 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.98x = 7,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104.29/68.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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