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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.26, 142.96 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.26, 142.96 and 68.40 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.26 : 142.96 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.26/142.96 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.26x = 142.96 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.26x = 9,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778.46/95.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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