Ratio, Proportion

Quantitative Aptitude (MTS)

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The fourth proportional of 18, 27, 68 is:

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SSC MTS 2nd Nov 2021 Shift-3

136

170

204

102

To find the fourth proportional of three numbers a, b, and c, you use the formula: fourth proportional = (b * c) / a.

- Given numbers: 18, 27, 68.

- Formula:

\text{Fourth Proportional} = \frac{(27 \times 68)}{18}

- Calculation:

- Multiply 27 by 68 to get 1836.

- Divide 1836 by 18 to get 102.

- Options explained:

- Option 1: 136 - Doesn't fit the calculation.

- Option 2: 170 - Not the result of the calculation.

- Option 3: 204 - Wrong result from the formula.

- Option 4: 102 - Matches the calculation.

- Correct Answer: Option 4: 102