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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.34, 101.96 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.34, 101.96 and 59.76 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.34 : 101.96 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.34/101.96 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.34x = 101.96 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.34x = 6,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092.83/68.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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