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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.40, 102.57 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.40, 102.57 and 55.68 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.40 : 102.57 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.40/102.57 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.40x = 102.57 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.40x = 5,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711.10/68.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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